Preparing for Installation

Custom Door Panel/Handle for Model RDW24I

The custom panel mounting screws are provided with the dishwasher. Follow the template included to ensure that the panel and the accompanying fasteners will fit properly.

The handle and handle mounting hardware are not included with model RDW24I. A handle designed for use with an appliance should produce satisfactory results. Do not use a knob or handle attached by a single fastener. Instead use a handle with a larger D-style pull. The panel craftsman must determine and obtain the proper handle fasteners for the application. Handle screw heads must be countersunk into the panel before panel installation.

G

H

J

Overall Custom Panel Specifications

for Model RDWH24I

(G) Height

(H) Width

(J) Thickness

30 1/8”

23 3/4”*

3/4”

(76.5 cm)

(60.3 cm)

(1.9 cm) Min.

*Based on 24” (61.0 cm) wide cutout. Recommended panel width is 1/4” (6.4 mm) less than cutout width.

IMPORTANT: If the door panel weighs more than 15 pounds, you must order the optional heavy duty door spring kit (Dacor PN 701385). Maximum panel weight with heavy duty springs: 23 pounds.

Preparing the Drain

CAUTION

Keep the factory installed high loop drain hose in place to ensure proper dishwasher operation. Do not modify or move the mounting bracket in any manner. If it is necessary to lengthen the hose, install an aftermarket drain extension kit, available at most home improvement stores.

IMPORTANT: Should a drain hose longer than the one provided be required, use a hose extension approved for detergents and high temperature water. The drain hose supplied with the dishwasher meets an AHAM DW-1 test standard. Total drain hose length (including factory installed hose) must not exceed

10 feet. (304.8 cm) from the top of the drain loop on the back of the unit. Joints and joint tubes must have a minimum inside diameter of 7/8” (2.2 cm).

The drain hose supplied with the dishwasher must be connected to a minimum 1/2” inside diameter drain connection.

• The drain hose is equipped with a cone-shaped connector

on the end that is ready to

be cut to the desired drain connection size. Only a clamp (not provided) is required. It fits drain connections with an internal diameter of 1/2, 5/8, 3/4 and 7/8 inches (1.3, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.2 cm).

You must install an air gap in the drain system if required by local codes. Plan for the air gap in the sink or countertop area adjacent to the dishwasher. A section of drain hose (not provided) needs to be installed from the air gap to the waste disposer inlet or waste tee. See facing page.

If an air gap is not required, the drain hose must be installed to a disposer inlet or waste tee above the sink trap in the household plumbing.

For proper drainage, the drain line connection must be a minimum of 20” (50.8 cm) above the bottom of the dishwasher.

No part of the drain hose can be lower than the disposer or waste tee connection or higher than 35” (88.9 cm) from the bottom of the dishwasher.

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